Home
Class 10
CHEMISTRY
Write the chemical equation of preparati...

Write the chemical equation of preparation of baking soda. What are the uses of baking soda ?

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

1) The chemical N/Ame of baking soda is sodium hydrogen carboN/Ate and the formula is `N/AHCO_3` .
2) It is prepared as follows. `N/ACl+H_2O+CO_2+NH_3toNH_4Cl+N/AHCO_3`
Uses of Baking soda :
1) Baking soda is added for faster cooking.
2) It is used as an ingredient in antacids.
3) It is also used in soda - acid fire extinguishers.
4) It acts as a mild antiseptic.
5) Baking powder can be prepared as a mixture of baking soda and a mild edible acid such as tartaric acid.
6) Baking powder is used in preparation of bread or cake to rise making them soft and spongy.
Doubtnut Promotions Banner Mobile Dark
|

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS

    VGS PUBLICATION-BRILLIANT|Exercise Section-3|42 Videos
  • ACIDS,BASES AND SALTS

    VGS PUBLICATION-BRILLIANT|Exercise 7 . Carbon and its Compounds|17 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Write the chemical equation for preparation of Baking soda.

Baking soda is

Write the chemical equations of thermite reactions.

Write the chemical formulae of the following: baking soda

How do you prepare washing soda ? What are its uses ?

Write the chemical methods of preparing lyophobic colloids .

Write the chemical formulae of the following: washing soda

Write the chemical formulae for washing soda and Baking soda and give their uses.

Chemical name is used in the preparation of Cake.

Write chemical reaction for the preparation of phenol from chlorobenzene